overpopulation
/ˌoʊvərˌpɑpjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- A situation in which there are too many people or animals living in a particular area, causing problems with resources, space, or the environment.
- Overpopulation in cities can lead to housing shortages and traffic jams.
- Many scientists worry that overpopulation will strain the world's food and water supplies.
- The park's deer population grew so fast that overpopulation became a serious problem for the local ecosystem.
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